A growing number of people are ditching their regular coffee in favor of mushroom-laced drinks, GB Mushroom Coffee they boost energy and provide health benefits. But if you’re not allergic to mushrooms and don’t have digestive or kidney issues, the best way to get their antioxidant and immune-boosting effects is by eating whole mushrooms, not blending them with your favorite black drink. And even if the mushrooms in these products do have some medicinal properties, research supporting them is limited and often done on animals or in test tubes.
In most mushroom coffee products, medicinal mushrooms like chaga, cordyceps, lion’s mane, and turkey tail are dried and combined with instant or ground coffee. Some mushroom coffees can also contain added ingredients such as coconut milk, MCT oil, and cocoa, which will add calories from fat and/or sugar to your beverage.
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While some customers say that mushroom coffee tastes a bit different from traditional coffee, others claim it’s just as flavorful. Some describe it as having a mild, earthy flavor that’s similar to instant coffee or a dark roast coffee. Some also note that it’s gentler on the stomach and doesn’t cause any jitters or digestive problems.
In addition to offering a variety of mushroom-infused instant coffees, Pella’s line also includes premade latte mixes and convenient pods that can be brewed directly into a cup of hot water. All of its products are gluten-free, vegan, and sugar-free (depending on the mix you choose) to align with a range of diets, and they’re carefully tested for quality by third-party labs.